Old map of the region (post 1805).

The Sewri Fort is a fort built by the British in Sewri in Mumbai (Bombay) in 1680 as a checkpost. Its ruins stand on a quarried hill, near the railway station. The fort was subsequently used to house prisoners and later became a Bombay Port Trust godown. Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... Mumbai (Hindi / Marathi: मुंबई) (pronounced ), formerly known as Bombay is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, and the most populous city of India, with a estimated population of about 18 million (2005). ... Events First Portuguese governor was appointed to Macau The Swedish city Karlskrona was founded as the Royal Swedish Navy relocated there. ...

A sketch of the Bombay fort. According to some historians, this was the Sewri Fort.

In 1769, Yadi Sakat of Janjira had conquered the Sewri and Mazagon Forts. It had a garrison of 50 sepoys under a subedar, and was probably equipped with 8-10 cannons. Its famous had cannons repelled a Portuguese attack in 1772. 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Murud-Janjira ... Old map of the region (post 1805). ... 1772 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

The fort is currently owned by Maharashtra state's Department of Archaeology and Museums. Classified as a Grade I heritage structure, the fort is currently in a dilapadated condition with overgrown weeds. A Rs. 75 lakh (7.5 million) makeover is planned along with a corridor to watch the flamingoes that reside in the nearby marshes. Maharashtra (Devanagari: महाराष्ट्र, literally: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in terms of area and second largest in terms of population after Uttar Pradesh. ... Buckingham Palace, a Grade I listed building. ... Species Phoenicopterus roseus Phoenicopterus minor Phoenicopterus jamesi Phoenicopterus andinus Phoenicopterus chilensis Phoenicopterus ruber Flamingos (genus Phoenicopterus monotypic in family Phoenicopteridae) are gregarious wading birds, usually 3–5 feet in height, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. ...

Architectural highlights include a pentagonal room along with a long domed corridor, and linear vaulted structures.

References

• Forts of Greater Bombay
• Bombay during colonial rule
• Fortifying Mumbai Tourism – January 19, 2006; Hindustan Times, (HT Metro – Mumbai); pg 2

January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI in Roman) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Hindustan Times is a leading newspaper in India. ...